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Q: Ashoka, arguably the most famous ruler of early India, conquered__, present-day coastal Odisha.
  • A. Pataliputra
  • B. Prayaga
  • C. Taxila
  • D. Kalinga
Correct Answer: Option D - After becoming the ruler emperor Ashoka fought the only battle with Kalinga. Kalinga is presently situated on the eastern coast of Mahanadi and Godavari whose maximum area falls under Odisha. This battle is mentioned in the 13th inscription. Kalinga war took place in 261 B.C, eight year after the coronation of Ashoka. Ashoka was moved by the horrific bloodshed and heart rendering scenes. In place of victory policy or Vijay Ghosh, Ashoka adopted the policy of Dhamma Vijay and made a Dhamma Ghosh.
D. After becoming the ruler emperor Ashoka fought the only battle with Kalinga. Kalinga is presently situated on the eastern coast of Mahanadi and Godavari whose maximum area falls under Odisha. This battle is mentioned in the 13th inscription. Kalinga war took place in 261 B.C, eight year after the coronation of Ashoka. Ashoka was moved by the horrific bloodshed and heart rendering scenes. In place of victory policy or Vijay Ghosh, Ashoka adopted the policy of Dhamma Vijay and made a Dhamma Ghosh.

Explanations:

After becoming the ruler emperor Ashoka fought the only battle with Kalinga. Kalinga is presently situated on the eastern coast of Mahanadi and Godavari whose maximum area falls under Odisha. This battle is mentioned in the 13th inscription. Kalinga war took place in 261 B.C, eight year after the coronation of Ashoka. Ashoka was moved by the horrific bloodshed and heart rendering scenes. In place of victory policy or Vijay Ghosh, Ashoka adopted the policy of Dhamma Vijay and made a Dhamma Ghosh.